Video: Kirstie Alley Takes a Tumble on 'Dancing with the Stars'

It may not have looked like a massive tumble, but Maksim Chmerkovskiy clearly injured something rather painfully toward the beginning of his rumba with Kirstie Alley on 'Dancing with the Stars' this week.

Chmerkovskiy said his "thigh just gave out."

In a number filled with emotional meaning for Alley, it was a shame they got off to such a shaky start.

Even after they recovered their feet, Chmerkovskiy held off a couple of beats as he grimaced in obvious discomfort. But then he regained himself and his partner, and they continued the dance.

The judges were very supportive of what happened, and more significantly, their recovery. "Despite the fact you had a little mess up at the beginning, something magical happened after that," Carrie Ann Inaba said of their performance.

Len Goodman echoed her sentiments, saying the pair "came back stronger" after the fall.

there was no need of that. you are probably a big fat cow and thats the only reason you're being so mean. It's in a lot of people's genes but you really don't have to be a big fat Kunt about it. Get a life. Allie is 60 and I think she's hot as hell and doing wonderful. you go do it titanpig!

I'm SO sorry Kirstie and Maks took a tumble! I said it earlier, but I want to say it again ... I've never been a Kirstie Alley fan. But I am SO impressed with her dancing!! Honestly! The first week I was hoping she'd tank so she could just go home. But then I saw how well she can dance, and now I actually look forward to seeing her! VERY impressive!

I know people will make rude remarks about her size, and the fact that they fell. Some people just have to be mean and nasty. I, for one, am really rooting for her! I don't expect she will win, but I hope she stays in for a long time because I really enjoy watching her!

I totally agree. Actually, I had my doubts about the entire cast of stars this season, but I was so very wrong. I admire how they're are all putting in so much effort; especially Kirsty. And Maxim is a total stud for pushing through the pain and finishing the routine.

I don't see any of you kirstie bashers up there dancing so just shut up and find someone to pick on with as little courage or motivation as you...if you can find such a sloth (I know, you probably have to look that word up)